Hollywood sign Los Angeles California, from Creative Commons
LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass joined Gov. Gavin Newsom and other state and entertainment industry and labor leaders in unveiling a historic expansion of California’s film and television tax credit program, which was originally created when Mayor Bass served as speaker of the California State Assembly. The proposal would expand the program to $750 million annually, an increase from the current $330 million annual allocation. This announcement would position California as the top state for capped film incentive programs, surpassing other states like New York.
“Hollywood is the cornerstone of this city and our economy and our message to the industry is clear – we have your back,” said Mayor Bass. “When I was Speaker of the California State Assembly, I worked to support leaders like now-Councilman Paul Krekorian to create the film tax credit. Despite the economy being in a difficult spot, we knew that the industry needed support, and if we could at least start the program, then we could grow it. I’m proud to stand with Governor Newsom and industry leaders to continue this important work supporting this legacy industry.”
This follows local action taken by Mayor Bass to support the entertainment industry:
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